I am seeking re-election to the GEC as a DWP Vice President based on almost 27 years’ experience as a union activist, Socialist and Left Unity member.

It has been an honour to represent you for over 15 years on the GEC carrying out roles including Group Organiser and Vice President.

I have been a Civil Servant for 45 years and I have held union posts at every level in PCS.

25/26:

NEC member

DWP Vice President

Departmental Trade Union side Chairperson since 2023

Branch Secretary DWP Sunderland-950 members

DWP NE Regional Assistant Secretary

Elected PCS Northern member.

I am an experienced and hardworking rep that negotiates and consults at DWP level, chairing three unions PCS, FDA, Prospect across all DWP terms, conditions, HS, estates, and departmental changes.

Director level consultation is part of my VP role, and I have held responsibility across five operational directorate areas fighting for correct staffing levels, workloads and ensuring correct HS and risk assessments take place in workplaces and outreach.

It is essential to retain strong negotiating teams to continue consulting across DWP as the department look to transform itself and we face huge changes in the coming year.

I believe Left Unity reps bring that experience and that they will continue to use their knowledge consulting across safety, terms and conditions, staffing and workloads for members.

• I am proud of my record supporting members in personal casework, especially in equality, and I will continue to work closely with branches, regions, countries, and the union leadership organising for our members whilst sharing my experience by recruiting and mentoring reps to strengthen our union.

There is more to win in 2026/27.

Wins can be achieved by electing a GEC working for members interests.

I am asking you to support all of our Left Unity reps who are experienced and are best placed to represent you in DWP led by Angela Grant as Group President.

I pledge to work with all reps to achieve:

Fair pay

Defend jobs and services

Champion equality and diversity

Oppose compulsory redundancy and office closures!

Strengthening PCS